Aurora cruiser, Symbol of the October Revolution

Крейсер Аврора

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Introduction

Aurora is a museum showcasing over 500 historical artifacts, telling the story of its involvement in various battles and shaping the destiny of Russia. Its most famous contribution was firing the first shot of the October Revolution in 1917, but its history is much richer. Aurora was launched in 1900, joined the Russian Navy in 1903, participated in the Russo-Japanese War, made several cruise visits on behalf of the Russian Navy, and then served as a training vessel. It actively participated in both World Wars, particularly showing bravery in the defense of Leningrad, but was eventually sunk. After being salvaged and restored in 1944, Aurora became a museum, allowing global visitors to have a close look at this iconic historical ship. Until this day, Aurora remains a symbol of the Russian Navy and was re-commissioned in 1992. If you want to learn about Russian history and naval culture, Aurora is definitely a must-visit attraction. It is one of the popular landmarks in St. Petersburg, and you can explore its long history by boarding the ship with a purchased ticket. Aurora is 124 meters long, 16.8 meters wide, equipped with 44 cannons, has a displacement of approximately 7,000 tons, and a top speed of 19 nautical miles per hour. The name "Aurora" means "dawn" or "daybreak," and in Roman mythology, she is the goddess of dawn. She brings peace, prosperity, and happiness, symbolizing the beginning of a new day.